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Category Archives: Amelia Island 2010

2010, March: Amelia Island Concours Program – Forgotten Fiberglass: American Sports Car Specials

Forgotten  Fiberglass American  Sports  Car  Specials Amelia  Island  Concours  d’Elegance Program:  March, 2010 … Continue reading →

Flashback 2010: Merrill Powell, Tom Cotter & Daniel Strohl Visit Fiberglass Farms and Check Out Our Victress S4

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Geoff HackerMay 28, 2020
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Hi Gang… Have camera….will travel.  In this case to Amelia Island in 2010 and later the following week to Fiberglass Farms. Back in 2010 we had a class of Forgotten Fiberglass cars at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.  Click here to review the cars … Continue reading →

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2010: The 1955 California Sports Special – “The Californian”

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 3, 2020
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Hi Gang.. Rick D’Louhy’s California Sports Special is one cool build.  Think unique.  There are only three bodies of this style known to exist.  Rick’s California Sports Special is a streetworthy vehicle with racing history (that’s still being researched), apparently built in the … Continue reading →

And Now For Something….Completely Different: The 1946 Bill Burke Belly Tank Streamliner

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 25, 2020
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Hi Gang… I know the automotive world is not all fiberglass.  However, there are times when some of you…. or some of me…. will want to share something – not related to the fiberglass genre in any way. In this spirit, … Continue reading →

Allied Swallow vs 1946 Cisitalia 202GT – The 94″ WB Amelia Island Duel

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 26, 2020
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Hi Gang… For years I’ve searched for comparison photos of the 1946 Cisitalia 202 GT Coupe along side of Bill Burke’s 1952 Allied – a copy of Bob Petersen’s 1946 Cisitalia.  This year, I hit pay dirt. First, at the 2010 … Continue reading →

The Cars of Amelia Island 2010: Guy Dirkin and His Byers SR-100

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Geoff HackerJune 11, 2020
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Hi Gang… I’m honored to present another car that participated at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March 2010 – Guy Dirkin’s Byers SR-100.  Guy was kind enough to summarize his work and experience with the car.  Let’s tell the story … Continue reading →

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2010: Featured Forgotten Fiberglass Article

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 3, 2020
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Hi gang… Thanks to Bill Warner and Tom Cotter of Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, we have permission to share the article about the Forgotten Fiberglass Class that was part of the event program all attendees received on March 14th, 2010. … Continue reading →

The Cars of Amelia Island 2010: Steve Steers and his Victress S1A

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 3, 2020
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Hi Gang.. As most of you know, we had a great time at Amelia Island on March 14th at the Concours d’Elegance. Bill Warner and Tom Cotter put on a masterful show – worthy of all recognition and respect for … Continue reading →

The Cars of the Forgotten Fiberglass Class at Amelia 2010

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Geoff HackerMay 3, 2020
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Hi Gang… I’m back – and with more energy than ever…. What an amazing first three months of 2010 for vintage fiberglass cars.  Just keeping up with the fiberglass events across the nation was hard enough for me.   The “Fantasies in … Continue reading →

The Cars of Amelia Island 2010 – Phil Fleming’s 1958 Devin Special

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Geoff HackerMay 3, 2020
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Hi Gang… Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance is right around the corner – less than 3 months away.  Barely enough time to get ready, for some of us – including me.  As a reminder of the event next year featuring … Continue reading →

Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance – Forgotten Fiberglass Class

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Geoff HackerMay 3, 2020
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Hi Gang… You’ve heard me mention many times about how excited I am that the Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance is hosting a class of fiberglass cars early next year.  Amelia is one of the most recognized shows not just … Continue reading →

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Bill Devins first production fiberglass car was based on a Panhard engine, transmission, and other mechanicals. This car was introduced in 1954 and pre-dated his more famous Devin sports car by approximately two years.


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